RT America -- April 1, 2015

Published time: 2 Apr, 2015 01:49

US sending Egypt $1.3bn in arms after lifting embargo

The Obama administration is lifting its arms embargo against Egypt, originally instated in 2013 after the military coup, authorizing the delivery of nearly $1.3 billion in weaponry and military hardware to the country. Anya Parampil takes a look at the change in policy and the implications for the current Saudi Arabia bombing campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen, of which Egypt is supportive.

Facebook still tracks users after unplugging from network – report

Facebook is once again under scrutiny over its privacy protocols, this time after apparently violating European laws by tracking users’ internet activity after they have logged out of the website. The tactic, known as frictionless sharing, tracks users’ activities on the web and shares it with other companies. Ben Swann talks to legal analyst and media personality Michael Lebron, better known as 'Lionel,' to get further insight into the report.